The Iceman Clinches His 19th Players Championship Title in Leicester
Gerwyn Price stormed to victory in Players Championship 9 on Monday afternoon, claiming his 19th career title on the floor circuit. The Iceman delivered a dominant performance in Leicester, defeating a resurgent Ian White 8-4 in the final to seal his second Players Championship win of 2025.
🔥 The Final: Price Freezes Out White
The final began at an electric pace, with three consecutive holds of throw in just five visits as Price edged ahead 2-1. White, throwing first, looked sharp early on, but the match took a decisive turn in the fourth leg when Price showcased his clinical finishing, checking out 140 in 12 darts to break throw and extend his lead to 3-1.
From there, Price took control. White’s missed opportunity on 20 in leg five allowed Price to stumble over the line in 21 darts, increasing his advantage to 4-1. White responded with a stunning 126 checkout to hold in leg six, but that momentum was short-lived.
The Welshman capitalized on White’s missed doubles, taking the next two legs to move within touching distance at 6-2. A 78 checkout in leg nine put Price one leg away from the title, but closing it out wasn’t entirely smooth sailing.
In leg ten, Price failed to take out 61 in two visits, missing five match darts before missing another in leg eleven. However, the former World Champion finally sealed victory in leg twelve, breaking in 12 darts with a composed 91 checkout to lift the trophy.
🏆 Players Championship 9 – Key Results
Final
🏅 Gerwyn Price (94.67) 8-4 (96.99) Ian White
Semi-Finals
⚡ Gerwyn Price (114.36) 7-0 (93.61) Brendan Dolan
⚔️ Ian White (98.60) 7-3 (87.31) Cameron Menzies
Quarter-Finals
✅ Gerwyn Price (90.69) 6-3 (86.37) Niels Zonneveld
✅ Brendan Dolan (94.83) 6-2 (93.58) Andrew Gilding
✅ Cameron Menzies (96.43) 6-4 (93.23) Ross Smith
✅ Ian White (86.75) 6-5 (87.96) Josh Rock
📊 Final Match Stats: Price vs. White
| Stat | Gerwyn Price | Ian White |
|---|---|---|
| Average (3 Darts) | 94.67 | 96.99 |
| 100+ Scores | 12 | 13 |
| 140+ Scores | 12 | 6 |
| 180s | 3 | 6 |
| Highest Checkout | 140 | 126 |
| Checkouts 100+ | 1 | 1 |
| Checkout % | 34.8% | 28.6% |
| Checkouts Taken | 8/23 | 4/14 |
📈 Price’s Dominance on Display
Price’s path to the title saw him obliterate Brendan Dolan 7-0 in the semi-finals, producing a scorching 114.36 average—one of the highest seen on the floor this year. His consistency and scoring power were evident throughout the tournament, as he breezed past opponents including Dave Chisnall, Niels Zonneveld, and Andrew Gilding.
Meanwhile, Ian White showed signs of resurgence, making his first Players Championship final in some time with solid victories over Josh Rock, Cameron Menzies, and Wessel Nijman.
📅 What’s Next?
With his second-floor title of the season secured, Price will look to carry this momentum into upcoming European Tour events and the Premier League Darts campaign. Can The Iceman keep his form going and add another major title to his collection?
💬 What did you think of Price’s performance? Is Ian White on his way back to the top? Let us know in the comments! 🎯
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